Using Avery and Standard Label Stock Presets
The Label Maker includes eight built-in presets for common label stock. Selecting a preset automatically fills in the label dimensions, page size, grid layout, margins, and gap spacing so you do not have to measure and configure these values yourself.
How Presets Work
The Preset dropdown is located in the label dimensions section of the Label Maker. When you select a preset, all of the following fields are populated automatically:
- Label width and height
- Page width and height
- Labels per row and labels per column
- Top, bottom, left, and right margins
- Horizontal and vertical gap between labels
If you manually change any dimension field after selecting a preset, the preset dropdown reverts to Custom to indicate that the configuration no longer matches a standard template.
Preset Reference
The following table lists all built-in presets with their layout details:
| Preset | Labels Per Sheet | Label Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery 5160/8160 | 30 (3 columns x 10 rows) | 2.625 x 1 inch | Standard address and mailing labels |
| Avery 5163/8163 | 10 (2 columns x 5 rows) | 4 x 2 inch | Shipping labels |
| Avery 5164/8164 | 6 (2 columns x 3 rows) | 4 x 3.333 inch | Large shipping labels |
| Avery 5167/8167 | 80 (4 columns x 20 rows) | 1.75 x 0.5 inch | Return address labels |
| Avery 5165/8165 | 1 (full sheet) | 8.5 x 11 inch | Full-page labels and signs |
| Avery 5168/8168 | 4 (2 columns x 2 rows) | 3.5 x 5 inch | Half-page labels and large tags |
| DYMO Standard | 1 | Varies by model | DYMO thermal label printers |
| Custom | User-defined | User-defined | Any non-standard label stock |
Selecting and Using a Preset
- Open the Label Maker via Tools > Label Maker.
- In the dimensions section, click the Preset dropdown.
- Select the preset that matches your label stock packaging. For example, select Avery 5160/8160 if your label sheets say "5160" or "8160" on the box.
- All dimension fields fill in automatically. You can verify the values but typically no changes are needed.
- Proceed to enter your label content in the appropriate mode (Address, Product, or Custom) and print.
Common Preset Recommendations
For Address and Mailing Labels
Use Avery 5160/8160. This is the most widely available label stock and produces 30 labels per letter-size sheet. It works well with the Address mode for mailing labels and the Custom mode for return address labels.
For Shipping Labels
Use Avery 5163/8163 for standard shipping labels (10 per sheet) or Avery 5164/8164 for larger shipping labels (6 per sheet). The larger format gives more room for addresses with long company names or suite numbers.
For Return Address Labels
Use Avery 5167/8167. These small labels (80 per sheet) are sized specifically for return addresses and produce the most labels per sheet of any preset.
For Product Labels
The best preset depends on how much information you need on each label:
- Avery 5160/8160 (2.625 x 1 inch) — good for simple name-and-price labels
- Avery 5163/8163 (4 x 2 inch) — good for labels with barcode, name, SKU, and price
- Avery 5164/8164 (4 x 3.333 inch) — good for labels that include a description
For DYMO Thermal Printers
Select DYMO Standard if you are using a DYMO LabelWriter or similar thermal label printer. This preset configures single-label output sized for standard DYMO label rolls. Adjust the dimensions if your DYMO labels are a non-standard size.
Using Custom Dimensions
If none of the built-in presets match your label stock, select Custom from the Preset dropdown and enter your own values:
- Label Width / Height — the dimensions of a single label in inches
- Page Width / Height — the dimensions of the full sheet (typically 8.5 x 11 for letter)
- Labels Per Row — number of label columns across the sheet
- Labels Per Column — number of label rows down the sheet
- Top / Bottom / Left / Right Margins — the non-printable border around the edge of the sheet in inches
- Horizontal Gap — the space between labels in the same row
- Vertical Gap — the space between labels in the same column
These values can usually be found on the label packaging or the manufacturer's website. Measure with a ruler if no specifications are available.
Tips
- When purchasing label stock, match the Avery number on the packaging to the preset name. Many third-party brands (such as Staples, Office Depot, and Amazon Basics) are Avery-compatible and use the same template numbers.
- Print a test page on plain paper first and hold it against a label sheet to verify alignment before printing on actual label stock.
- If labels print slightly offset, adjust the top and left margin values by small increments (0.05 inch at a time) until alignment is correct.
- Store opened label sheets flat in their original packaging to prevent curling, which can cause jams in laser and inkjet printers.